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The National Science Foundation is pleased to announce a bold, new initiative called the NSF Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program and funding opportunity. Jumpstart your region’s innovation ecosystem with up to $160M of NSF funding for up to 10+ years.
The NSF Engines program is seeking regional teams of industry, academia, government, nonprofits, civil society and communities of practice to catalyze and foster innovation ecosystems across the U.S. to:
- Advance critical technologies
- Address national and societal challenges
- Promote and stimulate economic growth and job creation
- Spur sustainable, regional innovation and nurture diverse talent
The NSF Engines funding opportunity is a unique opportunity to drive economic growth in regions that have not fully participated in the technology boom of the past few decades. Engines will embed a culture of innovation, form coalitions comprising a diverse set of sectors and organizational types—such as small businesses, two-year colleges, and minority-serving institutions—as well as demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The NSF Engines program has published this opportunity as a Broad Agency Announcement, or BAA, providing each selected regional coalition up to $160M in funding for up to 10+ years. Key dates and details about who can apply are provided below and in the program handout.
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UPCOMING NSF ENGINES OUTREACH
Webinar: Introduction to the NSF Engines Program
Join us on May 17 from 1-3 p.m. EDT to hear about the NSF Engines program and BAA funding opportunity. Visit https://nsfengines.eventbrite.com to learn more and register.
NSF Engines Roadshow
The NSF Engines roadshows are regionally focused virtual events. Each roadshow includes a brief overview of the NSF Engines program, a panel discussion with leading ecosystem builders from across the country, and interactive breakout rooms to facilitate collaboration with others from your region.
Roadshows begin on May 19 and run through mid-June. To find out which roadshow is the best geographic fit for you, visit https://nsfengines.eventbrite.com to learn more and register.
NSF Engines Program Q&A
The NSF Engines team will conduct two Q&A sessions on May 24 and June 21. Visit https://nsfengines.eventbrite.com to learn more and register.
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ADDITIONAL BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT INFORMATION
Who Can Apply?
Researchers and innovators from industry, academia, government, nonprofits, civil society, and communities of practice are encouraged to form regional coalitions and submit proposals.
Key Dates
Type-1 Awards:
- Concept Outlines: June 30, 2022
- Letters of Intent: August 31, 2022
- Full Proposals: September 29, 2022
Type-2 Awards:
- Concept Outlines: June 30, 2022
NSF anticipates accepting full proposals for Type-2 awards in FY23, on a date to be announced soon.
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